Obituaries

Ms. Lillie Fuller

Ms. Lillie Fuller

Jan 29, 2025

Ms. Lillie Fuller, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. 

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mr. Willie Salters

Mr. Willie Salters

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Willie Salters, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. 

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Ms. Loretta Dillard-Hailstock

Ms. Loretta Dillard-Hailstock

Jan 28, 2025

Funeral Services:  Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s AME Church, 146-150 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114   The pastor is Rev. Hooper.

 The wake and funeral will be held the same day at the church beginning at 10:00 am 

Tony Gerard "Wayne" Thomas

Tony Gerard "Wayne" Thomas

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Tony Gerard “Wayne” Thomas, 68, of Taylors, South Carolina, husband of Vonica Freeman Thomas of 40 years, transition on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Bradenton, Florida, he was a son of the late Floyd and Arthea Long Thomas.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: four daughters, Ashley Thomas and Aisha Thomas of both...

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt

Jan 27, 2025

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Jessie Lee Richey Bowens.

Surviving: Wakisha Hunt of Greenville, SC; two sons, Calvin Hunt and Antonio Hunt (Maria Dei), both of Greenville, SC; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and...

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr.

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr.

Jan 26, 2025

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr., 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Mary Anderson Blue, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Edgecombe, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Daniel and Laura Porter Blue.

Surviving: five sons, John Daniel Blue, Jr., of Atlanta, GA, Marvin Wayne Blue of...

Mr. Deonte Marquez "Gee Dee Lust/Lil Rick" Luster

Mr. Deonte Marquez "Gee Dee Lust/Lil Rick" Luster

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Deonte Marquez “Gee Dee Lust or Lil Rick” 27, of Anderson, South Carolina, transitioned Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Anmed Medical Center. 

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith, 80, of Pelzer, South Carolina, wife of Troy Smith, transitioned on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George and Sue Hall Wills.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 57 years: three daughters, Suzanne T. (Raymond) Oglesby of Belton, SC, April Y....

Mr. Louis Aaron "LA" McDaniel

Mr. Louis Aaron "LA" McDaniel

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Louis Aaron “LA” McDaniel, 92, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Simpsonville, SC; he was the son of the late Willie Mae McDaniel. 

Surviving, five, daughters, Shirley McDaniel, of Easley, SC; Marilyn Lindsey, and Carolyn (Derrick Woolridge) Black, both of Greenville, SC; Angie Austin, of Anderson, SC; and Donna Henry,...

Ms. Queen Ester Starks Fuller

Ms. Queen Ester Starks Fuller

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Queen Ester Starks Fuller, 81, Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Leo Fuller, passed away on Saturday January 25,2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Nelson Lee and Mattie Lee Leslie Starks.

Surviving: one daughter, Bridget Fuller of Simpsonville, SC; godson, Malik Clark of Newark, NJ; two brothers, Bishop...

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Bevid Place in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Oliver and Virginia Canty Lee.

Surviving: two daughters, April Sullivan of Piedmont, SC and Jenae Lee Greenville, SC; three sisters, Glynis Lee of Greenville, SC and...

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones, 83 of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Wayne Kermet Jones, Sr., and Marjorie Lovelace Jones.

 Left to cherish many fond memories are his loving wife of 58 years, Freddie Wilson Jones; of the home,...

Mr. Jackie Bowens

Mr. Jackie Bowens

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Jackie Bowens,72, of Pickens, South Carolina, husband of Dane’e S. Bowens, transitioned on Friday January 24, 2025, at Cannon Hospital. Born in Easley, SC; he was the son of the late Lake and Ruth Williams Bowens. 

Surviving: in addition to his wife, four daughters, Paula Bowens, of Pickens, SC; Ernestine (Paul) Hughes, of Sugar Hill, GA; Heather Bowens, and Daphne...

Mrs. Ruby Y. Williams

Mrs. Ruby Y. Williams

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Yearby Williams, 86, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, wife of the late Edward Williams, Jr., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving: one daughter, Kellie (Derrick) Garris of Wichita, KS: one son, Gregory (Sherrill) Williams of Fayetteville, NC; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: Friday, January 31,...

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson

Jan 23, 2025

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson, 78, of Detroit, Michigan, transitioned on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Willie Mae Trimmier Campbell.

Surviving: one daughter, Clara J. Jackson of the home; one son, Harry Jackson of Detroit, MI; two sisters, Dorothy Campbell (William Miller) and Josephine (Carl)...

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson

Jan 22, 2025

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson,71, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Darlene Robinsonel Ferguson of 16 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he was a son of the late Lincoln and Magnolia Benson Ferguson.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Delrocco (Torrence) Lacy of Simpsonville, South Carolina and Leslie Ferguson...

Mr. Bobby Lewis Sullivan

Mr. Bobby Lewis Sullivan

Jan 21, 2025

Deacon Bobby Lewis Sullivan, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, husband of Lydia Powers Sullivan of 42 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville he was a son of the late Willie H., Sr., and Emma Babb Sullivan.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, LaDonna Sullivan (J.D) Spears of Simpsonville, SC and Brenda...

Ms. Bernice Ferguson

Ms. Bernice Ferguson

Jan 19, 2025

Ms. Bernice Anita Bowens Ferguson, 78, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bernice Webb Bowens.

Surviving: one daughter, Candice Ferguson of Modesta, CA; one son, Deshawn Ferguson of Easley, SC; four siblings, Larry Bowens and Herbert (Mary Jean) Bowens all of Easley,...

Mr. Schuyler Vaughn McElrath

Mr. Schuyler Vaughn McElrath

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Schulyer Vaughn McElrath, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Sylvia Smith McElrath, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the George Alvin McElrath and the late Bennie Geer McElrath.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Eboni Brown and Aalyah McElrath both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Dr....

Mrs. Mamie Hill

Mrs. Mamie Hill

Jan 19, 2025

Ms. Mamie Lee Simpkins Hill, 91, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her residence. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Wilson Simpkins.

Surviving: her children, Beverly L. Williams and Rev. Carlton B. Hill both of Greenville, SC, Brenda M. Griffith of Mauldin, SC, Johnny C. Hill and Marilyn D. Hill both...

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